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How Exercise Reduces Depression
Physical activity, particularly aerobic exercise, is known to reduce depressive symptoms, but how is not understood. Researchers from University College London reviewed multiple studies on depression, exercise, motivation, dopamine transmission, and inflammation. Study authors theorize that exercise’s anti-depressant effect comes from its tendency to reduce inflammation, improve dopamine transmission and boost exertion of effort—both physical…
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Mental Health in Children: Yoga to the Rescue
Poor mental health is detrimental to the development and well-being of children. Can yoga for children help improve symptoms?
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Resistance Training Reduces Both Anxiety and Depression Symptoms
Eight weeks of resistance exercise training consistent with current exercise guidelines led to clinically meaningful, large reductions in depressive symptoms among young adults.
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Walking and Lower Chance of Depression
Recent research findings show that moderate-intensity activity of as few as 20 minutes, 5 days per week, can lower risks of depressive symptoms and reduce the odds of experiencing major depression.
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Athletes and Irrational Beliefs
Many competitive athletes hold irrational beliefs and self-judgmental thoughts that lower self-confidence and increase competitive anxiety.
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Mental Health Benefits of Physical Activity
Fit pros can remind clients not only of the physical benefits of training but also of the mental health benefits of physical activity.
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Nutritional Deficiency and Depression
Researchers found overall nutritional deficiency was associated with worsening mental health and depression.
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Inclusive, Thoughtful Engagement
During this busy season of parties and celebrations, it can be easy to overlook that there may be folks on your team or in your client community who may not feel the same holiday wonder and joy you do. Everyone has a story and not all stories are happy ones.
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Exercise for Depression Is Helpful
New study findings support the use of exercise as a first-line treatment for non-severe depression among adults.
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Low Physical Activity Levels Still Help Mental Health
Low physical activity levels, even those below public health recommendations, can still reduce depression risks.
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Exercise, Adolescents and Depression
The pandemic was challenging for adolescents with depression, with girls at greater risk for both depression and anxiety than boys.
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Benefits of Mushrooms for Depression
Can we use mushrooms for depression? It turns out mushrooms may help you feel better physically and emotionally.
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Sports and Mental Health Challenges
A statement issued by the American College of Sports Medicine notes key challenges related to sports and mental health.
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Antioxidants for Depression
Perhaps a way to “color yourself happy” lies in the not-yet-trendy high polyphenol diet that contain antioxidants for depression symptoms.
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Poor Fitness Levels Linked With Depression and Anxiety
Keep promoting the mental health benefits of physical activity, as researchers find a link between exercise and depression.
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Fiber Fights Depression
A high-fiber diet has been linked to a range of health benefits. Now we can add mental health to the list, as fiber and depression are connected.
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Running and Mental Health
“Running has important positive implications for mental health, particularly depression and anxiety disorders,” note authors of a comprehensive study.
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